First Team
All news, opinion and analysis on Plymouth Argyle FC men’s first team
Tactical Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Fleetwood Town
With a generally static midfield and defence, Fleetwood’s skill, speed and mobility in their front three are the source of most of their attacks.
Rating the reserves
Plymouth Argyle may have exited the Checkatrade Trophy, but several reserves gave us insights into their potential professional futures.
Match Analysis: Luton v Plymouth Argyle
To get anything out of the game, Adams had to be aware of his side’s limitations and try to nullify them as much as possible. He did the opposite.
The Opposition View: Luton v Plymouth Argyle
We’re fundamentally a good footballing side, trying to play out from the back more than we used to. As a team we sometimes lack composure in front of goal.
Tactical Preview: Luton v Plymouth Argyle
Because of the absence of wingers in their 4-3-1-2 formation, Nathan Jones’ side are more technically skilled and possession-orientated.
Simon Hallett’s Targets
Maintaining the steady financial and footballing progression that was achieved will not be easy. Yet there are also places he can make major improvements.
White Tiger: Analysing Dan Rooney at Truro
It has been this role, as the link between the midfield and the attack, that has noticeably improved Truro and won Dan Rooney the player-of-the-month award.
Player of the Month: October
Plymouth Argyle enjoyed their best month yet, amassing three wins and lifting themselves off the bottom of the table in the process.
Turning the ship around – Part 7: The creative void
Unsurprisingly, Carey and Lameiras were the most prolific chance creators last season, ranking first and second for the season as a whole.
Tactical Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Stevenage
Manager Dino Maamria has built a team designed to create crossing opportunities and convert them into goal-scoring chances.
Opposition View: Plymouth Argyle v Stevenage
You have a talented squad and I’m sure you will get out of the relegation trouble. However, I don’t think a cup run is quite your priority right now.
Player Ratings: Plymouth Argyle v Sunderland
Matt Macey: 7 The goalkeeper had little to do throughout most of the game frankly, bar pick the ball out of the net twice. He couldn't do anything about either of the goals with one being a penalty and the other being a wonderstrike. He made two fine saves in the...